What color is #7C511D?

#7C511D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(124, 81, 29), and in HSL hsl(33, 62%, 30%).

Is #7C511D accessible as text?

On white, #7C511D has a contrast ratio of 6.88:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.05:1 (fails). For text placed on #7C511D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7C511D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-800 (#894B00).

What colors go well with #7C511D?

#7C511D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D487C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7C511D below.

Is #7C511D good for buttons?

#7C511D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7C511D — black text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7C511D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #7C511D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#7C511D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7C511D

Not just a swatch — here's how #7C511D works with other colors. Named schemes with #7C511D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7C511D Secondary #B4661A Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Russet as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7C511D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Russet anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #7C511D Secondary #794A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Russet plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #7C511D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Russet holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #7C511D Secondary #918171 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Russet is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Russet carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #7C511D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 75/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 87/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 58/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #7C511D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBDDCB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7C711D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #7C511D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7C511D;
  --color-base-rgb: 124 81 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.3% 0.088 67.5);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8ECDD;
  --color-200: #EFD9BD;
  --color-300: #E0BC90;
  --color-400: #CC9E66;
  --color-500: #B18044;
  --color-600: #87653A;
  --color-700: #604A2E;
  --color-800: #3F3222;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F8ECDD',
    200: '#EFD9BD',
    300: '#E0BC90',
    400: '#CC9E66',
    500: '#B18044',
    600: '#87653A',
    700: '#604A2E',
    800: '#3F3222',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #7C511D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F8ECDD;
$base-200: #EFD9BD;
$base-300: #E0BC90;
$base-400: #CC9E66;
$base-500: #B18044;
$base-600: #87653A;
$base-700: #604A2E;
$base-800: #3F3222;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #634117;
$base-subtle: #E3CCB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7C511D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8ECDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD9BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0BC90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC9E66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B18044",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87653A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#604A2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3222",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7C511D

Color Lab

Pairs with #7C511D

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